James Kicinski-McCoy is a writer, specializing in creative marketing and branding, is a co-founder and editor of Mother Magazine, and co-owner of Two Son. She lives with her husband and four children in Nashville, Tennessee.

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DATE NIGHT IN

09/18/2013

Aubrey and I rarely get out of the house together, without the kids. In fact, we have only done so twice since we moved here to nashville, six months ago. it’s not easy finding the time or the energy to have regular date nights, but it is important. sometimes you have to get creative when time, exhaustion and money are issues. here’s a fun idea for a romantic date night in, on a budget. grab a blanket, dim the lights and have a living room pizza picnic by candle light.

we don’t have kids (yet…) so we’re able to go out often, but sometimes there’s nothing better than staying in, getting comfy and enjoying each other’s company without all the noise (+ fat bill). this sweet and intimate night in sounds like perfection, and you don’t have to worry about driving home after a glass or two, or four…
love your blog james.

I love this! Our favorite date night in is watching episodes of our current tv show we’re into. (right now it’s twin peaks.) usually the menu is chinese food ordered in, chicago pizza, or some kind of comfort food.

Money is always the issue so date nights are rare. If we do go out it’s normally to sushi or something along those lines. Sometimes we have nice “stay in” dates where we drink wine and watch a movie. Sometimes we even do puzzles. Sounds very geriatric but it’s actually quite fun!
xo
Rachel

I think it can be incredibly hard to get out the house for a date. I don’t really like the idea of babysitters so sometimes when our parents in town we can sneak away for a little bit. I love the idea of date nights at home though.